SB2019120718 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google, Google Android
Published: December 7, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019120718
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9464)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
In various functions of RecentLocationApps.java, DevicePolicyManagerService.java, and RecognitionService.java, there is an incorrect warning indicating an app accessed the user's location. This could dissolve the trust in the platform's permission system, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-141028068
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.